Preview — Wilder
by C.M. Owens

Wilder

Wild Ones Tip #349 If you don’t understand what’s going on, it’s because you haven’t been in Tomahawk long enough.

My sister and I decided to go to Tomahawk to learn more about our estranged grandmother and spend some time together doing something other than networking.

What we expected was some quiet town, a peaceful escape, and a little downtime.

What we got? Two sexy moWild Ones Tip #349 If you don’t understand what’s going on, it’s because you haven’t been in Tomahawk long enough.

My sister and I decided to go to Tomahawk to learn more about our estranged grandmother and spend some time together doing something other than networking.

What we expected was some quiet town, a peaceful escape, and a little downtime.

What we got? Two sexy mountain men...who actually wear a lot of flannel, bring fresh kills on first dates, and gripe about screaming a lot. Hypothermia, a broke arm, a possible concussion, and more reckless fun than we've ever had. And a stoner town that prides itself on its weed, crazy challenges, beards, and bizarre character.

Our trip started a little like a horror film...including bad cell signal, spotty internet and womb snatchers. Long story.

Fortunately, it changed pretty quickly.

I actually ended up not spending much time with my sister, but I did spend a lot of time with Kai Wilder. He's the single most unique, easy-going, and...oblivious man I've ever met.

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The third instalment in the “Wild Ones” series and I am absolutely charmed by the quirky people of the small town of Tomahawk! I’m sooo glad I came across this hilarious series and I can’t wait for the author to write more books!!! I have nothing bad to say about these stories and I highly recommend them for anyone that is on the lookout for a laugh out loud romance! The stories in this series are so light hearted and low angst... they put a smile on your face, butterflies**** 4.5 Stars!!!!****

The third instalment in the “Wild Ones” series and I am absolutely charmed by the quirky people of the small town of Tomahawk! I’m sooo glad I came across this hilarious series and I can’t wait for the author to write more books!!! I have nothing bad to say about these stories and I highly recommend them for anyone that is on the lookout for a laugh out loud romance! The stories in this series are so light hearted and low angst... they put a smile on your face, butterflies in your stomach, and love in your heart! I just can’t say enough good about them!...more

This book is super funny! I devoured it in one sitting and was unable to stop reading until the very end. C.M. Owens has made this one of my all time favorite series because every time I dive into one of these books I am aching for more. The characters are some of the best around and I would gladly live in Tomahawk with them if I could! This is a refreshingly funny series and I can't wait for more Wild Ones (honestly Release Date: October 23, 2018 Genre: Romantic Comedy Actual Rating: 5 stars

This book is super funny! I devoured it in one sitting and was unable to stop reading until the very end. C.M. Owens has made this one of my all time favorite series because every time I dive into one of these books I am aching for more. The characters are some of the best around and I would gladly live in Tomahawk with them if I could! This is a refreshingly funny series and I can't wait for more Wild Ones (honestly, I don't want to wait though so place write more FAST).

Wilder is the third book in the Wild Ones series but can stand completely on it's own. As I mention in any review about a book that is part of a series I personally recommend reading them in order. This is for two reasons. 1. You get to know the secondary characters from previous books. They are a part (albeit a small one) in the books that come later in the series, but knowing them from their own stories makes more sense for it overall. 2. You can watch the town and it's people grow with every book and see the characters lives after their HEA.

With that, this book is about Piper and Kai Wilder. There is also another romance going on in this book between Piper's sister, Reese and Hale Vincent, but they haven't got their HEA. They clearly need their own book and I hope it's next!

The characters in this series (and the book of course) are crazy, wild, out of their minds, and absolutely HILARIOUS. They live by their own rules and enjoy the quieter way of life (well, until someone sets off an avalanche or blows up the lake). If you like characters that are out of their mind but swoon worthy, this is a must read book and series for you! Also, if you are into lumbersexuals, men with beards, and characters who don't think before they think then it's also a good fit. I highly recommend it! ...more

I waited so long for this book and it did not disappoint. You do have to suspend your disbelief a bit as many of the situations that happen in this book are just too ludicrous to comprehend, but are just dip funny and entertaining that it just works perfectly in this story and in this series.

We actually get two romances in this book. The primary one is Piper and Kai Wilder and the second is Piper's sister Reece and Hale Vincent. However their story does not finish in this boWell worth the wait!

I waited so long for this book and it did not disappoint. You do have to suspend your disbelief a bit as many of the situations that happen in this book are just too ludicrous to comprehend, but are just dip funny and entertaining that it just works perfectly in this story and in this series.

We actually get two romances in this book. The primary one is Piper and Kai Wilder and the second is Piper's sister Reece and Hale Vincent. However their story does not finish in this book. It looks like they will have their own book. Another couple who will probably get their own story is Deacon who is the twin brother of Benson (from the first book) and Krysta Nickel, and then Killian Vincent, Hale's brother (but I can't remember if he is older or younger) and Nila Wilder, Kai's younger sister.

I'm just hoping these next books will come out quickly since I can't wait to read more of this series. Until then I will just have to troll through her other books until they come out....more

I loved book one. I enjoyed the second, bc even though I didn't care about the couple, I loved the crazy town. So, I'm asking, what happened to my lovely crazy town? They became too much in this book. The guys antics during the date made me laugh out loud though.

Amazing! I fall more in love with this series every time I read it and now I can add this book to the list. Loved Kai and Piper. Was great to have an insight into the Wilder family. Can’t wait for the next books. Can already tell that they’re going to be epic. Highly recommend.

The deja Vu is strong right now,see I was eagerly anticipating this book because I really liked the previous ones in this series.....just as I had eagerly anticipated Adrenaline Rush by this author and was very disappointed....same story here!I'm not even sure I can explain what went wrong

I wrote and deleted this review 4 times and honestly as much as I loved some of this author's other books,this one just isn't worth the stress

The first half or maybe 3/41.5* rounded up(I'm not even sure why 😂)

The deja Vu is strong right now,see I was eagerly anticipating this book because I really liked the previous ones in this series.....just as I had eagerly anticipated Adrenaline Rush by this author and was very disappointed....same story here!I'm not even sure I can explain what went wrong

I wrote and deleted this review 4 times and honestly as much as I loved some of this author's other books,this one just isn't worth the stress

The first half or maybe 3/4 of this book was slow,Piper annoyed me so much I almost dnf on many occasionsKai being such an oblivious idiot came as a surprise for some reason I expected more from himThe Reese/Hale side story made no sense as she/they? Will apparently get their own bookNot even the Wild ones humor could save this bookLiam is a pansy?🤔The flip from him pursuing her to her wanting him was out of the blue

The last 25% was more like what I expected from this author but by that point it was too little too late!

Ahhhhhhh I just can't! At the end of this I'm still not sure what I read,maybe when the ball of disappointment receeds I may rewrite this.

*If,like me, you were disppointed by Adrenaline Rush then you may want to start this book with low expectations that way you won't be disappointed!

Will I read more by this author? yes because I'm still hopeful for more hits like Drex,Axle and Becoming a Vincent!...more

Kai Wilder saves Piper's life after a disastrous rescue of a deer goes awry. Piper awakens in a compromising position with Kai and is mortified. The city girl meets one of the Wilder boys who have quite the reputation in Tomahawk. Piper quickly believes the town is full of crazies and she seems to be dating in one of them.

Kai realizes Piper is not in Tomahawk to stay, but a fling is ok and he makes sure the locals know she is his. However, this dating gig is a lot more work then he thought andKai Wilder saves Piper's life after a disastrous rescue of a deer goes awry. Piper awakens in a compromising position with Kai and is mortified. The city girl meets one of the Wilder boys who have quite the reputation in Tomahawk. Piper quickly believes the town is full of crazies and she seems to be dating in one of them.

Kai realizes Piper is not in Tomahawk to stay, but a fling is ok and he makes sure the locals know she is his. However, this dating gig is a lot more work then he thought and mixed message lead to confusing feelings on both parts. Could Kai be wrong about Piper being there to stay though?

This was so much fun, each chapter has funny little tips. I thought the characters were a hoot and you get a side romance with Piper's sister too. This has some laugh out loud moments and definitely one to pick up if looking to put a smile on your face....more

I mean if you're not into far fetched over the top shit then this probably not for you.

However me, I love me some crazy and this has that by the boat load.

The wild ones are everything I need and want in my life!. It's one huge crazy family getting up to all sorts of hilariously dysfunctional shenanigans that will have you dying in laughter. I haven't laughed at a book like I do at these stories in I don't know how long.

Your getting more than you bargained for here because whilst the main charI mean if you're not into far fetched over the top shit then this probably not for you.

However me, I love me some crazy and this has that by the boat load.

The wild ones are everything I need and want in my life!. It's one huge crazy family getting up to all sorts of hilariously dysfunctional shenanigans that will have you dying in laughter. I haven't laughed at a book like I do at these stories in I don't know how long.

Your getting more than you bargained for here because whilst the main characters are Kai and Piper, you are also getting a sneak peak into Hale & Reece and how they started. Also you have two other couple possibilities.. that's not set in stone yet but I'm gather that's where this author is going with it.

As per with these stories they are wild, uber far fetched and at some points really fucking ridiculous in the best ways. I laughed so hard through so much of this story that it's impossible to not love it for that reason alone. However there is so much more to them that just the humour. You have two very different characters in a slow burn romance trying to navigate through their very different lives and way of living whilst learning to understand eachother but not get to close because inevitably one is leaving. It's sweet, funny and despite them being outrageously far fetched... they at times are also pretty relatable. It's easy to love their larger than life personalities and sense of community... even when they're throwing axe's at eachother.

Ok so when I first finished reading this I felt I might be being overly harsh and just in a bad mood to read, espcially as I enjoyed the first two books, so gave myself a few days to cool down, process, and re-read a little bit....And yep still super dispapointed in this, no longer mad but so disappointed.

This book does not have the energy of the first book, and the lead characters did not draw me in like they did in the second book. Kai especially felt watered down as a character, what we get hOk so when I first finished reading this I felt I might be being overly harsh and just in a bad mood to read, espcially as I enjoyed the first two books, so gave myself a few days to cool down, process, and re-read a little bit....And yep still super dispapointed in this, no longer mad but so disappointed.

This book does not have the energy of the first book, and the lead characters did not draw me in like they did in the second book. Kai especially felt watered down as a character, what we get here is not what I visualised from what I saw of him in earlier books. There were also moments where I knew a laugh was intended but it just did not happen.

I found myself, forcing myself to finish this the first time and the second re-read of the start wasn't any better.

But I still have hope and will be tuning in for the next book in the series, simply beacuse I enjoyed the first two books. Fingers crossed for book 4!...more

These books make me so happy. I'm not sure if it's because I'm part redneck or the sheer f*ckery these characters get into. Either way, I can relate. Kai's inner dialogue was everything. I couldn't breathe at the 13% mark. Although hesitant at first, Piper slowly but surely began to let Tomahawk and the Wild Ones (yes people, there's lots 'o cameos) become her new normal. It was a fun ride. There was a side story with Hale Vincent and Piper's sister, Reese, that is due for some resolve in the neThese books make me so happy. I'm not sure if it's because I'm part redneck or the sheer f*ckery these characters get into. Either way, I can relate. Kai's inner dialogue was everything. I couldn't breathe at the 13% mark. Although hesitant at first, Piper slowly but surely began to let Tomahawk and the Wild Ones (yes people, there's lots 'o cameos) become her new normal. It was a fun ride. There was a side story with Hale Vincent and Piper's sister, Reese, that is due for some resolve in the next book (* hint hint C.M. Owens). Wilder is a sweet addition to the series....more

I still enjoyed all the banter and Wild Ones antics and it had me laughing throughout, but I didn't really understand what Kai saw in Piper. They didn't have as much chemistry as the previous couples, but I did like Kai. I think more could have also been done to explain exactly why Kai has the reputation of being the most wild and unpredictable of the Wild Ones when his behavior throughout the book was relatively mild in comparison.

Looking forward to the next one and revisiting Tomahawk**3.5**

I still enjoyed all the banter and Wild Ones antics and it had me laughing throughout, but I didn't really understand what Kai saw in Piper. They didn't have as much chemistry as the previous couples, but I did like Kai. I think more could have also been done to explain exactly why Kai has the reputation of being the most wild and unpredictable of the Wild Ones when his behavior throughout the book was relatively mild in comparison.

I love, love, love this series. It's just so much fun. There are a bunch of time where you could go "That wouldn't happen" but don't do it, don't be serious just let your imagination go with it. I laughed out loud so many times during this book.

This is the story between Kai Wilder and Piper something. We also get a big part of Hale Vincent and Reese something's story.

I wish we had gotten Hale's full story instead of Kai and Piper's. Hale and Reese appear so sweet together and they fully embrace their relationship throughout their appearances. It's because of Hale approaching Reese that Kai and Piper even get to know each other better. So I feel cheated. Instead of a fun, carefree adventure between crazy, charming Hale and loose, wild RThis is the story between Kai Wilder and Piper something. We also get a big part of Hale Vincent and Reese something's story.

I wish we had gotten Hale's full story instead of Kai and Piper's. Hale and Reese appear so sweet together and they fully embrace their relationship throughout their appearances. It's because of Hale approaching Reese that Kai and Piper even get to know each other better. So I feel cheated. Instead of a fun, carefree adventure between crazy, charming Hale and loose, wild Reese, we get a stiff, boring story about Kai who is hardly wild and Piper who couldn't seduce a bought-and-paid for escort.

There were plenty of funny parts, but Piper's attempts at seduction were painfully sad. (view spoiler)[Kai is clueless and when she finally does something that can in no way be misinterpreted, they break up. (hide spoiler)] Piper and Kai's connection was so lame. The only moment she talks to him on a deeper level, it's a short conversation in the car and they never have another meaningful conversation. They have sex once and then Kai avoids any physical interaction. I was just not feeling it. Even the wildness of the first two books was missing in this one because this girl is a screamer. She's afraid of EVERYTHING and her flight-or-fight response is actually just freezing in the face of danger. And she's a screamer! It wouldn't bother me that much but the H, Kai, constantly mentions how he hates screamers and he winces every time she screams. I have no idea why they like each other.

I would have loved to read about Hale and Jesse, but I didn't like how they ended things here. (view spoiler)[She's his first so he doesn't have any relationship experience. He dumps her suddenly because she's leaving soon, but then when she returns to town to visit her sister, he is just so sweet trying to get her attention. Sure, he dumped her, but he is so clueless and obviously struggling to figure things out! She thinks she's unworthy. (hide spoiler)] Anyway, I don't want to go through that angst.

I liked catching up with the characters from previous books. Lilah and Benson will forever be my favorite couple of the series. They were pretty tame in this book, just enjoying their wedded bliss. No babies yet though. I would read a Wild Ones 1.5 in a heartbeat. ...more

As with all of this series of books it was hilarious and keeps you wanting more from beginning to end. This book is mainly about Kai Wilder and his romance with Piper but there is also a romance occurring between her sister and Hale Vincent but all you get is the hint of what is going on not a full story hopefully to be told at another point soon please.

Piper and her sister Reece are in Tomahawk to decide if they should sell their late grandmothers cabin. But on her way to the obscure cabin sheAs with all of this series of books it was hilarious and keeps you wanting more from beginning to end. This book is mainly about Kai Wilder and his romance with Piper but there is also a romance occurring between her sister and Hale Vincent but all you get is the hint of what is going on not a full story hopefully to be told at another point soon please.

Piper and her sister Reece are in Tomahawk to decide if they should sell their late grandmothers cabin. But on her way to the obscure cabin she sees a fawn in trouble trapped in freezing water after falling through the ice knowing she can’t possibly leave her to die and helps her escape, as the saying goes no good deed goes unpunished and she finds herself falling into the icy water. Kai Wilder saves her and carries her to his families cabin where the only way that he can save her is to warm her with body heat. And so begins a very weird and unconventional relationship, as she learns the ways of the Wild Ones. Shockingly for such a prim and judgemental person she adapts to the town of Tomahawk and the way things are run very easily as she makes friends and falls for a wild one but this was only meant to be a fling. Can she leave the town and the man she has come to care about or will she stay and build a life in Tomahawk?

Kai Wilder knew that all he could ever hope to have with Piper was a fling and after they spent the night together knew that he could not carry on as they had been going he was never expecting to want to keep a city girl, after they spent a night together he would never forget he tries to distance himself from her and keep her as a friend. But as their time draws to the end and she’s not run from the crazy of his family and the Wild Ones he can’t help but want more. How could he ask her to give up the life and business that her and her sister have built away from their controlling parents but can he continue and then watch her leave?

This series of books will leave you with a smile on your face and wanting more from the crazy town of Tomahawk. Looking forward to more from this series as soon as possible please. ...more

OMG I loved revisiting the Wild Ones and all that book three has to bring. Kia and Piper’s story add a whole knew level of cray cray (yikes). The internal dialogue of these two kept producing bouts of uncontrolled laughter all throughout this read. Piper’s disbelief and feelings of being in an alternate universe as she experiences the madness of the town of Tomahawk are some of the funniest things I have ever read. Kia sleighs me. I love living in his brain and all the over-the-top, backwoods thOMG I loved revisiting the Wild Ones and all that book three has to bring. Kia and Piper’s story add a whole knew level of cray cray (yikes). The internal dialogue of these two kept producing bouts of uncontrolled laughter all throughout this read. Piper’s disbelief and feelings of being in an alternate universe as she experiences the madness of the town of Tomahawk are some of the funniest things I have ever read. Kia sleighs me. I love living in his brain and all the over-the-top, backwoods thinking that goes on. Going into this book I expected all the humor (it is C.M. Owens after all) but what was a pleasant surprise is how beautifully touching this story is from the beginning. The Bambi scene represents this well, that’s all I am saying (wanting to say more but I won’t). The theme of finding and becoming your best self, might have brought a few tears to my eyes (eek). Yes I am THAT girl. Don’t judge me (haha). The injustice of this book is the teasing this author did with Hale and Reese’s story. WTH! SO MEAN... UGH I need to know all NOW! I guess that isn’t happening (boo hoo). This definitely is a recommended read. It has all the elements I love; funny, sweet with just right amount of naughty (wink wink). Lastly, being a small town Northern California gal, I loved and appreciated all the redneck hilarity. SO GOOD! Happy Reading Everyone!...more

So, Wilder was absolutely laugh out loud funny for most of the books, then CM Owens decided to tear our hearts out with a teaspoon for a bit, and end on an epic note. All the feels. Basically what I’ve come to expect from this exceptional author who shall forever remain in my one click list. I’ll be honest, I actually didn’t like Piper at first; she seemed very judgmental her sister was a lot nicer. Of course, as it’s CM Owens, the h slowly grows on you until you’re rooting for her; then she sheSo, Wilder was absolutely laugh out loud funny for most of the books, then CM Owens decided to tear our hearts out with a teaspoon for a bit, and end on an epic note. All the feels. Basically what I’ve come to expect from this exceptional author who shall forever remain in my one click list. I’ll be honest, I actually didn’t like Piper at first; she seemed very judgmental her sister was a lot nicer. Of course, as it’s CM Owens, the h slowly grows on you until you’re rooting for her; then she she reveals a past that makes you want to murder just about everyone in her life, and you’re Number One Piper Fan. Kai Wilder is sooooo ridiculously swoon awkward and entirely worthy all at once. He as no conception of social norm, like just about anyone from Tomahawk, and I think that he entirely balance Piper out in that respect. Plus, as a crazy cat lady, I just have to adore him. ...more

This is book 3 in the wild ones series. They are interconnecting standalones.

As with the other two Wild Ones series I loved this book! It is a romantic comedy.

Wilder follows Kai Wilder- one of the wild ones families from Tomahawk and Piper an out of Towner who came to check out her late grandma's cabin with her sister.

Just on her first day in Tomahawk she almost dies four times. The most recent a plunge into icy waters trying to save a baby deer. It appears Tomahawk doesn't agree with Piper.This is book 3 in the wild ones series. They are interconnecting standalones.

As with the other two Wild Ones series I loved this book! It is a romantic comedy.

Wilder follows Kai Wilder- one of the wild ones families from Tomahawk and Piper an out of Towner who came to check out her late grandma's cabin with her sister.

Just on her first day in Tomahawk she almost dies four times. The most recent a plunge into icy waters trying to save a baby deer. It appears Tomahawk doesn't agree with Piper. No cell service, near death expierence and possibly breeding expierence with what can be presumed as the frazy locals. But it's only for a week or two to get everything sorted out right?

When Piper's sister Reece shows up and snags a date for herself and Piper what could possibly go wrong? And when Reece prolongs their stay, will Piper survive Tomahawk?

This book was fun, and hilarious. I loved seeing a Tomahawk oursider's interactions with Tomahawk and the people within. I loved the interactions between Piper and Kai, and Reece and Hale. In a town where anything can and does happen it's no wonder when things go wrong, crazy, or even right.

If you love a good RomCom then you definitely need to pick up the Wild Ones books! 4 ⭐ out of 5⭐...more

You can tell when a series is good it gets 800+ ratings on Goodreads in less than a week....after it just magically pops up and gets published! LOL I waited for this book FOREVER! I was losing hope and voila! My facebook horoscope told me before November comes I’d get some good news and I HAVE FOUND IT! Never discredit facebook horoscopes, guys! LMFAO

Like the previous Wild Ones book, you’ll get insanity and you’ll love it! Don’t wanna spoil anything but to let you in on a secret....I like this oYou can tell when a series is good it gets 800+ ratings on Goodreads in less than a week....after it just magically pops up and gets published! LOL I waited for this book FOREVER! I was losing hope and voila! My facebook horoscope told me before November comes I’d get some good news and I HAVE FOUND IT! Never discredit facebook horoscopes, guys! LMFAO

Like the previous Wild Ones book, you’ll get insanity and you’ll love it! Don’t wanna spoil anything but to let you in on a secret....I like this one more than previous ones!!!! Worth the wait!...more

C.M Owens is my favourite author and I've read the majority of her books more than once. I absolutely loved the first two books in The Wild Ones series and was waiting with bated breath for this one. Unfortunately it wasn't as exciting as the first two. I struggled to stay interested and continue reading. Eventually i got bored and stopped reading at 59%. I didn't feel it was as funny as the first two books and the storyline was pretty average. CouldnNot as good as the first two Wild Ones books

C.M Owens is my favourite author and I've read the majority of her books more than once. I absolutely loved the first two books in The Wild Ones series and was waiting with bated breath for this one. Unfortunately it wasn't as exciting as the first two. I struggled to stay interested and continue reading. Eventually i got bored and stopped reading at 59%. I didn't feel it was as funny as the first two books and the storyline was pretty average. Couldn't get lost in this which is rare for me when reading a book from this author....more

Holy freaking Wilder!!!! Wilder is brilliantly hilarious, laugh out loud funny. Hands down the best of the Wild Ones. I seriously have a lady boner for Kai, always have. He is so wild, so sweet, so adorable( dont tell him that). It was so endearing to read all about him. It was everything I always wanted his story to be. Ioved it, i laughed, I even felt all his heartache. And now I want my own Cougar!!!

I adore C.M. Owens, everything she writes pulls me in from the very first line. This series is some thing special Crazy but there is just something that with all the crazy it still feels normal. I have loved every book in the series so far and they just keep getting better and better. Take a walk on the Wild side you won’t regret it xx

I love this series! Another funny story set in Tomahawk. Focuses on outsiders Piper and Reece and their reaction to the crazy happenings in Tomahawk and falling for crazy ‘wild ones’. Lots of laugh out loud moments that Would be spoilers if I shared.